An Observer Corps spotter scans the skies of London.
An Observer Corps spotter scans the skies of London.



X4382, a late production Spitfire Mk I of 602 Squadron flown by P/O Osgood Hanbury, Westhampnett, September 1940
X4382, a late production Spitfire Mk I of 602 Squadron flown by P/O Osgood Hanbury, Westhampnett, September 1940


126 German aircraft or "Adolfs" were claimed by Polish pilots of 303 Squadron during the Battle.
126 German aircraft or "Adolfs" were claimed by Polish pilots of 303 Squadron during the Battle.








Hermann Göring, the commander of the Luftwaffe
Hermann Göring, the commander of the Luftwaffe


Hugo Sperrle
Hugo Sperrle


Messerschmitt Bf 109E
Messerschmitt Bf 109E


Adolf Galland, the charismatic and successful leader of III./JG 26, became Geschwaderkommodore of JG 26 on 22 August.
Adolf Galland, the charismatic and successful leader of III./JG 26, became Geschwaderkommodore of JG 26 on 22 August.


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German Heinkel He 111 bombers over the English Channel 1940
German Heinkel He 111 bombers over the English Channel 1940